Krishna is the eighth avatar of Vishnu and one of the most beloved deities in Hinduism. Cowherd, prince, friend and teacher, he delivers the Bhagavad Gita to Arjuna and embodies divine love, wisdom and playful grace.
Form ofVishnu
Appears inBhagavad Gita, Mahabharata, Bhagavata Purana
Stories and legends
StoryKrishna Lifts Mount Govardhanकृष्ण द्वारा गोवर्धन उठानाWhen Krishna urged Vrindavan to honour Govardhan hill instead of Indra, the angry Indra sent a deluge. Krishna lifted the whole mountain on his little finger, sheltering all…StoryNaraka Chaturdashi: How Krishna Slew Narakasuraनरक चतुर्दशी: कृष्ण ने नरकासुर का वध कैसे कियाOn Chhoti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi), Hindus remember how Krishna and his queen Satyabhama destroyed the demon Narakasura and freed sixteen thousand captives — the darkness of tyranny giving…StoryGovardhan Puja: Krishna Lifting the Mountainगोवर्धन पूजा: कृष्ण का पर्वत उठानाOn the fourth day of Diwali, devotees remember how young Krishna lifted Mount Govardhan on one finger to shelter his village from Indra's storm — and honour nature…StoryThe Five Days of Diwali: Dhanteras to Bhai Doojदीपावली के पाँच दिन: धनतेरस से भाई दूज तकDiwali is not one day but five — Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj — each with its own story and ritual, moving from…Continue exploring
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Appears inBhagavad Gitaभगवद् गीताStories & mythsKrishna Lifts Mount Govardhanकृष्ण द्वारा गोवर्धन उठाना
FestivalsKrishna Janmashtamiश्रीकृष्ण जन्माष्टमी
Aartis & mantrasAarti Kunj Bihari Kiआरती कुंजबिहारी कीAartis & mantrasMadhurashtakamमधुराष्टकम्Stories & mythsNaraka Chaturdashi: How Krishna Slew Narakasuraनरक चतुर्दशी: कृष्ण ने नरकासुर का वध कैसे कियाStories & mythsGovardhan Puja: Krishna Lifting the Mountainगोवर्धन पूजा: कृष्ण का पर्वत उठाना
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Appears inMahabharataमहाभारत
FestivalsHoliहोलीStories & mythsThe Five Days of Diwali: Dhanteras to Bhai Doojदीपावली के पाँच दिन: धनतेरस से भाई दूज तक
FestivalsDiwaliदीपावली